Detail-oriented digital artist and photo retoucher balancing a freelance creative practice with professional experience as a Registered Behavior Technician. Leverages clinical observation and visual analysis to deliver high-quality image editing, precise color correction, and meticulous digital restoration. Proven ability to manage freelance client deadlines, maintain exact data records, and adapt workflows using driven editing solutions and collaboration tools.

Kristin Shanksaplio

Detail-oriented digital artist and photo retoucher balancing a freelance creative practice with professional experience as a Registered Behavior Technician. Leverages clinical observation and visual analysis to deliver high-quality image editing, precise color correction, and meticulous digital restoration. Proven ability to manage freelance client deadlines, maintain exact data records, and adapt workflows using driven editing solutions and collaboration tools.

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Detail-oriented digital artist and photo retoucher balancing a freelance creative practice with professional experience as a Registered Behavior Technician. Leverages clinical observation and visual analysis to deliver high-quality image editing, precise color correction, and meticulous digital restoration.

Proven ability to manage freelance client deadlines, maintain exact data records, and adapt workflows using driven editing solutions and collaboration tools.

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Work Experience

Summer Camp Art Teacher (Art Studio and Trail House Preschool) at Flanders Nature Center
June 1, 2023 - Present
Create and teach weekly lesson plans and direct counseling staff to ensure a successful camp experience for children ages 5–15. Teach art programming within camp settings and support safe, organized day-to-day activities.
Registered Behavior Technician, Paraprofessional, Special Education at New Milford Public Schools
August 1, 2018 - Present
Provide in-class academic support to one-on-one students to reach educational goals. Conduct and implement educational programs and behavior interventions designed by special education supervisors. Coordinate duties with classroom teachers to support best instructional efforts, present subject matter under lead teacher guidance, tutor and assist students individually or in small groups, and observe student performance while recording relevant data to assess progress.
Graphic Designer & Digital Image Artist (Contract) at Robert Half, The Creative Group
July 1, 2016 - Present
Provide creative assistance including digital marketing support, brand design concepts, pre-press production preparation and enhancements, social media design, videography and photography, and digital photo retouching for client deliverables. Work on-site or remotely as schedule allows and coordinate deliverables around client deadlines.
Graphic Designer & Digital Image Artist (Marketing, Contract) at Really Good Stuff, Inc.
February 1, 2015 - September 1, 2018
Led branding for early preschool publications. Collaborated with art directors and creatives to produce visually engaging catalog and product designs for early education K–5 and middle education 6–8. Created layouts for catalog design, cover design and marketing sales sheets. Retouched photography for color and layout to support digital image creatives. Mechanically prepared, released, and approved files for print projects, and created animation/videos for social media advertising.
Senior Art Director (Production) at Colangelo Synergy Marketing
April 1, 2005 - September 1, 2014
Specialized in high-end color correction, retouching, and mechanical composing. Specialized in high-end photography composition and digital representations. Collaborated with art directors and senior art directors to create visually strong POP, POS, and B2B advertising that enhanced brand integrity. Led teams through project preparation and file completion while meeting deadlines and budgets.

Education

B.A. in Graphic Design / Marketing / Fine Arts / Art History at Central Connecticut State University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
M.B.A. (Education, Special Education, Mild to Moderate) at Western Governors University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Registered Behavior Technician License and Certification
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Certified Bloodborne Pathogens Training
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Certified Bullying Prevention
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Epi-pen and Anaphylaxis Treatment Training
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Mandated Reporter (DCF) Training
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Covid Training
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Support and Restraint Training
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Youth Protection Training
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Red Cross CPR Certification
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Red Cross First Aid Certification
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2026
Behavior University BT Conference (May 3, 2025)
May 3, 2025 - May 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services